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Morband is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Secondary and off-label uses of Morband have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Morband is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Morband include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Morband side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Morband normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Morband is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Morband related warnings talks about Morband's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Morband can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Morband in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia. The section on Morband contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Morband have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Morband is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Morband is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Morband safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Morband. If you are pregnant, do not take Morband without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Morband safe during breastfeeding?
Morband may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Morband on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Morband on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Morband on the Liver?
Morband can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Morband on the Heart?
Morband has very mild side effects on the heart.
Morband should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Morband unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Morband habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Morband can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Morband as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Morband, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Morband for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Morband
Taking Morband with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Morband
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Morband are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Morband is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Morband is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called anthelmintic. It is used to treat neurocysticercosis and cystic hydatid disease.
Yes, Morband causes diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
No, Morband is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.
Yes, Morband may cause hair loss. It is reversible, may grow back after stopping the medicine. However, if you experience hair loss after consuming medicine, immediately inform a doctor and follow his/her instruction.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Albenza® (albendazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 850-851
